The airy dining room at Whisper in downtown San Mateo

Whisper · Modern Asian fusion brunch · San Mateo Bold flavors. Cozy vibes.

A brunch cafe built on warmth, craftsmanship and creativity: croissant Benedicts, Korean-inspired plates and an open kitchen on Baldwin Avenue.

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  • 310 Baldwin Ave · Downtown San Mateo
  • Brunch daily · Dinner from 5:30 PM
4.4 Yelp · 767 reviews Resy Now bookable
150 Seats, plus a 7-seat bar
Since 2026 On Baldwin Avenue
7 days Brunch and dinner

From the kitchen

Classic dishes, with an Asian spin.

Chef Nick Yoon's menu runs from croissant-based Benedicts and pancakes to Korean-inspired mains and a cioppino with roasted bone marrow.

Gochujang fried chicken with sesame and parsley
Opening piece

Gochujang Fried Chicken

$14

Crispy Korean-style boneless chicken with sugar dust, gochujang glaze, sesame and parsley.

Benedict

Gogi Morning

$24

Beef bulgogi, caramelized onions, garlic, green onion, lemon hollandaise and galbi sauce on a croissant base.

Marrow coast cioppino in a cast iron pan with mussels and feta
Entrée

Marrow Coast Cioppino

$39

A rich tomato base with shrimp, scallops, black mussels, crab meat, roasted beef bone marrow, feta, sourdough and basil.

Seafood jjambbong pasta with squid, mussels, scallop and shrimp
Entrée

Seafood Jjambbong Pasta

$29

A spicy jjambbong base with squid, black mussels, scallop, shrimp, spinach, onion, mushroom and Grana Padano.

Mango pancakes stacked with fresh mango and cream
Sweet batter

Mango Pancake

$19

Our stacked pancakes crowned with fresh mango and cream.

Entrée

Cast Iron Stone Axe

$29

Australian wagyu finger rib with rice, a sunnyside egg and crisp potato medley.

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The corner building housing Whisper on Baldwin Avenue in San Mateo at dusk

Our story

A creative match, served at brunch.

What started as a simple introduction through a friend quickly turned into a creative match. Jeremy and Chef Nick Yoon first collaborated on menu work for Jeremy's yakiniku restaurant, and Jeremy was immediately drawn to Nick's precision, originality and talent for fusion flavors.

Over time, their strengths naturally aligned: Jeremy shaping the space and brand direction, and Nick crafting a menu with depth and personality. That shared vision became Whisper, a brunch cafe built on warmth, craftsmanship and creativity.

A brunch cafe built on warmth, craftsmanship and creativity.
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Why Whisper

Brunch, reimagined.

  1. Benedicts on croissants

    Five Benedict Studies, each built on a croissant base with its own flavored hollandaise, from Spring Garden to Golden Classique.

  2. A dinner menu of its own

    From 5:30 PM: kimchi carbonara, nori pasta, seafood bibimbap, cast iron stone axe and our marrow coast cioppino.

  3. An airy room downtown

    About 150 seats, an open kitchen, a seven-seat bar and natural light, right on Baldwin Avenue in downtown San Mateo.

In the news

The Peninsula is talking.

4.4 Yelp From 767 reviews

“Asian fusion brunch restaurant from former Sweet Maple chef debuts.”

Palo Alto Online January 2026

“New Asian fusion brunch spot now open in San Mateo.”

The Mercury News February 2026

Plan your visit

Before brunch on Baldwin.

All questions
Where is Whisper?

310 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo, CA 94401, in downtown San Mateo. Get directions.

What are your hours?

Brunch: Monday to Friday 9:30 AM–2:30 PM, Saturday and Sunday 8:30 AM–3 PM. Dinner: Monday to Thursday and Sunday 5:30–9 PM, Friday and Saturday 5:30–9:30 PM. Directions are on our contact page.

Do you take reservations?

Yes. Book on Resy or call us at (650) 727-3799.

Can I order online?

Yes, order for pickup through our online ordering page.

What is Whisper known for?

Modern Asian fusion brunch: Benedicts built on croissants with flavored hollandaise, gochujang fried chicken, matcha and mango pancakes, plus Korean-inspired dinner plates. Prices for every dish are on the Whisper menu.

Do you have gluten-free options?

You can exchange your bread for gluten-free bread for $5, and gluten-free toast is $6 as a side. Please tell your server about any allergies.

Visit us

310 Baldwin Ave, San Mateo.

In the heart of downtown San Mateo, in the former Wursthall space. Look for the corner windows.

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Whisper's open room from above, with the bar, green banquettes and tall street-facing windows

Brunch or dinner?

Come sit by the light.

Book a table on Resy, order online for pickup, or walk in and take a seat at our seven-seat bar. Brunch runs all morning and dinner starts at 5:30.

Reserve a table (650) 727-3799